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  • News Bungie Almost Returned To Microsoft Before Signing 2010 Activision Deal

    'Microsoft was very close to making a serious [offer]'

    Former Halo and Destiny composer Marty O'Donnell has revealed developer Bungie was very close to being reacquired by Microsoft before signing its multi-year deal with Activision in 2010 (via GamesIndustry.biz). In an interview on the HiddenXperia YouTube channel, O'Donnell explained that the...

  • News Bungie Explains Why It Doesn't Want To Make A Destiny 3

    "We don't believe a sequel is the right direction for the game"

    Following the next chapter of Destiny 2 reveal earlier today, Bungie outlined more details on the future of the game via a blog post on its website, also highlighting why it doesn't want to make a Destiny 3. The company noted that it's "investing in Destiny 2 for years to come", with...

  • News Bungie's Next Game Might Be A Comedic RPG With "Whimsical Characters"

    As suggested by new job listings

    Bungie appears to have revealed details on its next IP via a couple of job listings on its careers site for a Incubation Investment Designer and Incubation Art Director (thanks TheGamePost, VGC). According to one of the listings, the Destiny studio is creating something "c

  • News The Next Chapter Of Destiny 2 Will Be Revealed On June 9, Confirms Bungie

    Update: "The future of Destiny 2 arrives"

    Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 12:40 BST): Bungie has since re-uploaded this clip (along with the other one you see below) and provided more details on where you can watch the big reveal next week. The company says you can "tune in for the next chapter of Destiny 2" on Mixer, YouTube and Twitch on June 9 at 9AM...

  • News Halo Creators Wanted Master Chief To Look Like He Could Take Down An Entire Army

    "He needed to look like a tank"

    Halo's Master Chief is now well and truly established as one of the greatest video game heroes of all time, but how did it all start out for him? In this month's episode of IGN Unfiltered, co-creator Marcus Lehto reveals how Spartan 117 actually began life as a model named Super Soldier. The original character...

  • News Bungie Is Bringing Destiny 2 To Xbox Series X

    Sounds good to us!

    Developer Bungie casually announced earlier today that it'll be bringing Destiny 2 to next-gen platforms including Xbox Series X. The company revealed this in response to a tweet by the official Xbox account concerning the "hundreds of titles in development for Xbox Series X". For now, Bungie just says that more details are to...

  • News Destiny: How to Find The Magic Cave

    Fair play?

    Here at Pure Xbox we believe in fair play, a level field, fun, and the like. Therefore if a significant method of obtaining loot is available and being made use of by some, we believe that all Guardians should at least know where it is, and how to get there. Without further ado, here are simple steps that will bring you to Destiny's...

  • Review Destiny (Xbox One)

    "I'm your density. I mean, your destiny."

    It goes without saying that we all expect big things from the creators of the Halo series. And it’s not just because they bestowed upon us one of the best science-fiction gaming franchises of all time, it’s also due to the epic promise that their new IP will be an intergalactic journey so grand that...

  • News Destiny's Level Cap Broken Down

    Raise the bar higher!

    A mere few days ago we were treated to the latest endeavour by Bungie Studios. We were provided with our Destiny. Many of us likely went tumbling in with friends head over heels, not knowing what exactly was in store. The game is more difficult than what we experienced in Beta play, where an unfortunate level cap of 8 was...